There are many individuals, who does not have their own vehicle to use when traveling from one city to another city. Their only option is to jump on a bus used as a public transportation. These buses are sometimes crowded, especially the cheap ones. While there are also those buses, where you will feel comfortable, though it collects more fare compared to regular buses.
There are also those who have vehicles, but prefer to travel by bus. Let’s say that some of these individuals do not feel like driving, especially if they will go on a night trip. It could also be that they just want to be passengers because they will feel more relaxed than driving.
Whatever the reason is, we can say that people rely on buses when they travel, especially if it is a long trip. That is why it is very important for a bus company to make sure that their buses are in a good running condition before starting the long journey.
Online booking
Every passenger can book bus tickets online. You just need to have an Internet connection and a computer to access the website of the bus company, where you ride. Pay the bus fare online. And then, after booking, you just need to print your electronic bus tickets.
As simple as that. Now, if you are going to the bus stations of this particular company, then do not forget your electronic ticket. There are also those who have mobile applications on their smartphones. They can book and pay their bus tickets there. And then, you will need your tickets saved in your mobile phone as a proof that you are a passenger and have paid your reservation.
There are actually many buses to choose from. But, as a regular passenger, you will know which buses are reliable and comfortable. Pretty sure that it is not your first time to travel by bus. So, you surely have an idea about which bus is highly recommended.
Home delivery
Do you know that there are bus companies offering home delivery services of the ticket that you booked online? This is a kind of service offered, when a bus company does not accept electronic bus tickets in their base station. This only means that you need to claim your ticket. That is done by picking up the ticket personally from their ticket boots or they will deliver it to your doorstep.
For those who are busy and do not have ample time to pick up the ticket usually go for home delivery service. They find it more convenient than joining the queue with other passengers, who booked a bus ticket. But, of course, there are additional fees collected for this kind of service.
Choosing the type of Bus
Bus companies have a variety of buses. They have mini buses, regular buses, VIP and luxury buses. All of these buses are fully air-conditioned. But, they are not the same when it comes to the bus fare and comfort of the passengers. For expensive bus fares, they have facilities, such as television, sound system, bed, outlet for charging of mobile phones, portable washrooms, foods and beverages.
But, for regular bus fares, though it is air-conditioned, it is not that luxurious compared to luxury and special buses. You just need to bear the trip with a blanket and an adjustable seat. Anyway, you can always bring a pillow to use for sleeping, especially if you prefer to travel at night. There are bus stops anyway, so you can always buy food and go to the washroom.
Choosing the bus is not actually a problem as long as you can pay the fare. Most of the time luxurious buses are always left with no available seats because passengers prefer the comfort and ease when traveling. So, it would be best to book in advance to get the best bus.
Choosing the Seat
You can always choose a seat that you want because most bus companies with online booking systems believes in a first come, first served basis. If a seat is already booked, then their system will mark it as taken. So, they will just wait for passengers to reserve the empty seats.
This kind of service is really nice because there are those who wants to stay next to the window because they like looking at the buildings or landscapes along the road. There are also those who wants to stay near the door, middle or front. If those seats are not yet taken, then you are lucky to avail the seat of your choice.
Mode of Payment
Most bus companies allow the passengers to pay using their credit cards and debit cards when booking the ticket online. There are also those who also accepts Internet banking.
This only shows that you have more options, when it comes to the payments. Unlike when you are buying a ticket on the ticket booths itself, where most accepts cash basis only. There were only a few ticket booths, who accepts credit and debit cards. So, you always need to prepare your cash.
Anyway, during the booking, no extra fees was charged. It would be great to know bus companies, who does not collect charges for your online booking. That their way to actually earn more customers or passengers.
Cancelling your ticket
If you can book your ticket online, then you may also cancel it. Let’s say that there are sudden changes in your travel plan. This actually happens to everybody. There were times where everything is already set and then, you will end up doing other things.
Luckily, you can cancel the trip online. You may use your computer or your smartphone to cancel it. Just make sure that you have an Internet connection to access the bus company website. There are companies, who collect charges for cancellation of their tickets. There are also those who returns the money, but with reservation charges. Anyway, you just need to know the rules of the bus company.
